Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tochniana
ID:
481806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kreutz & Scraton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Eur. Orch. 34: 819 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481138

Common Names

  • Tochniana Orchid
  • Tochniana Orchis
  • Tochniana

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Description

Orchis tochniana (also called Toch's orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas. It is a small herbaceous plant with a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are white with purple spots and have a sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis tochniana is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orchis tochniana is a small, white, five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis tochniana can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Orchis tochniana

Orchis tochniana is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Orchis tochniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis tochniana?

Orchis tochniana

What is the natural habitat of Orchis tochniana?

Grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands of Europe

What is the average height of Orchis tochniana?

20-50 cm

Species in the Orchis genus

Orchis adenocheila, Orchis anatolica, Orchis angusticruris, Orchis anthropophora, Orchis apollinaris, Orchis aurunca, Orchis bergoni, Orchis beyrichii, Orchis bivonae, Orchis brancifortii, Orchis buelii, Orchis calliantha, Orchis colemanii, Orchis cortesii, Orchis fallax, Orchis fitzii, Orchis galilaea, Orchis hybrida, Orchis italica, Orchis klopfensteiniae, Orchis laeta, Orchis ligustica, Orchis loreziana, Orchis macra, Orchis mascula, Orchis militaris, Orchis olbiensis, Orchis pallens, Orchis patens, Orchis pauciflora, Orchis penzigiana, Orchis permixta, Orchis petterssonii, Orchis plessidiaca, Orchis provincialis, Orchis pseudoanatolica, Orchis punctulata, Orchis purpurea, Orchis quadripunctata, Orchis serraniana, Orchis sezikiana, Orchis simia, Orchis sitiaca, Orchis spitzelii, Orchis spuria, Orchis thriftiensis, Orchis troodi, Orchis wulffiana, Orchis chabalensis, Orchis tochniana,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-256173: Based on the initial data import
Carolus Adrianus Johannes Kreutz (1954-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kreutz' in the authors string.
Pamela Scraton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scraton' in the authors string.